2026 Lexus LC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- LC 500 RWD, 471 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 27 of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 22 of 33 coupes (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500 RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | 4,340 lb | 217 | 9.2 | 4.4 sTested | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $100,850 |
| LC 500 Inspiration Series RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | 4,340 lb | 217 | 9.2 | 4.4 sTested | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $119,300 |
| 500 Coupe RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | 4,340 lb | 217 | 9.2 | 4.5 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $101,850 |
| 500 Convertible RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | 4,540 lb | 207 | 9.6 | 4.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $109,350 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4 | 471 hp | LC 500 RWD | $100,850 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 4 | LC 500 RWD | $100,850 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LC 500 RWD: 471 hp, 18 mpg, $100,850. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M4 | Competition Coupe RWD | 523 hp | 19 mpg | $86,400 | N/A |
| BMW M2 | CS RWD | 523 hp | 19 mpg | $98,600 | 3.7 s |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2dr E-Ray Cpe w/1LZ AWD | 655 hp | 19 mpg | $108,600 | 2.9 s |
| BMW 8 Series | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 523 hp | 19 mpg | $110,500 | 3.7 s |
LC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Lotus Emira: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Lotus Emira.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus LC | 2026 Lotus Emira |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LC 500 RWD | Turbo SE RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 4.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,340 lb | 3,212 lb |
| hp per ton | 217 | 249 |
| lb per hp | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| MSRP | $100,850 | $106,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree